Pickled Red Onions

Spice up your meals with homemade pickled red onions. Learn how to make this quick and easy condiment that adds a burst of flavor.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Pickled Red Onions

Prep Time 15

Marinate 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings servings

Calories 52kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
3/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tbsp. kosher salt
1 large (7-8 oz.) red onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring water and vinegar just to a boil on the stove.
3/4 cup water, 3/4 cup white wine vinegar
Stir in sugar and kosher salt until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt
Add thinly sliced red onions and red pepper flakes to the mason jar and pour vinegar mixture over the onions and into the jar.
1 large (7-8 oz.) red onion, thinly sliced, 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
Cover with the lid and place into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (preferably longer, overnight is best) to marinate and soften.

Notes

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